2003 Metro Manila Film Festival

2003 Metro Manila Film Festival
DateDecember 25, 2003 (2003-12-25) to January 8, 2004 (2004-01-08)
SiteManila
Highlights
Best PictureCrying Ladies
Most awardsCrying Ladies
Mano Po 2: My Home
Filipinas (5)
Television coverage
NetworkRPN

The 29th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay, Philippines, from December 25, 2003 to January 8, 2004.

Maricel Soriano and Eric Quizon were chosen the Best Actress and Best Actor respectively in the 2003 Metro Manila Film Festival for playing the eldest child roles in two different films. Soriano plays the oldest of six children in Viva Films' Filipinas, while Quizon plays the eldest son who, in keeping with Chinese tradition, hires professional mourners to weep at his father's funeral, in Unitel Pictures' Crying Ladies. Hilda Koronel, cast as a 1970s bit player whose career is on the wane in Crying Ladies, was named the Best Supporting Actress, while Victor Neri won as the Best Supporting Actor for playing the activist-middle son in Filipinas.[1]

Entries

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There are two batches of films in competition, the first batch was shown from December 25, while the second batch was shown on January 1, 2004.

Title Starring Studio Director Genre
First batch
Captain Barbell Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Albert Martinez, Jeffrey Quizon, Snooky Serna, Antonio Aquitania, Sarah Geronimo Premiere Entertainment Productions Mac C. Alejandre Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Superhero
Crying Ladies Sharon Cuneta, Hilda Koronel, Angel Aquino, Eric Quizon, Ricky Davao, Julio Pacheco, Shamaine Buencamino, Sherry Lara, Raymond Bagatsing Unitel Pictures Mark Meily Comedy, Drama
Fantastic Man Vic Sotto, Ara Mina, Michael V., Zoren Legaspi, Leo Martinez, Danica Sotto, Alicia Mayer Octoarts Films
M-Zet Productions
Tony Y. Reyes Adventure, Action, Comedy, Superhero
Filipinas Maricel Soriano, Richard Gomez, Aiko Melendez, Dawn Zulueta, Victor Neri, Wendell Ramos, Raymond Bagatsing, Andrea del Rosario, Sunshine Dizon, Tanya Garcia, Anne Curtis, Armida Siguion-Reyna and Sarah Geronimo VIVA Films Joel Lamangan Drama
Homecoming Elizabeth Oropesa, Bembol Roco, James Blanco and Alessandra de Rossi Teamwork Productions Gil Portes Drama
Malikmata Rica Peralejo, Marvin Agustin, Dingdong Dantes, Ricky Davao, Wowie de Guzman, Ana Capri, Nikki Valdez and Ms. Barbara Perez Octoarts Films Jose Javier Reyes Crime, Drama, Horror
Mano Po II: My Home Susan Roces, Christopher de Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Kris Aquino, Judy Ann Santos, Carmina Villaroel, Jay Manalo, Cogie Domingo, Richard Gutierrez, Zoren Legaspi, Alessandra de Rossi, Karylle, Chynna Ortaleza, Angel Locsin Regal Films Erik Matti Drama
Second batch
Bridal Shower Dina Bonnevie, Cherry Pie Picache, Francine Prieto, Christian Vasquez, Rodel Velayo, Boots Anson-Roa, Gina Pareno, Alfred Vargas, Douglas Robinson, Juancho Valentino Seiko Films Jeffrey Jeturian Drama, Comedy, Romance
Gagamboy Vhong Navarro, Jay Manalo, Aubrey Miles, Long Mejia, Bearwin Meily MAQ Productions Erik Matti Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Superhero

Winners and nominees

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Awards

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Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.[2]

Mark Meily, Best Director winner
Best Film Best Director
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
Best Cinematography Best Production Design
Best Child Performer Best Editing
  • Vito Cajili - Malikmata
Best Original Story Best Screenplay
Best Original Theme Song Best Musical Score
  • ("Isang Pagtanaw") - Homecoming
  • Francis Guevarra and Ferdie Marquez - Malikmata
Best Visual Effects Best Make-up Artist
  • Florencio Pinero, Gretta Estoesta, and Oscar Buara - Fantastic Man
Best Sound Recording Best Float
  • Mike Idioma - Malikmata
Most Gender-Sensitive Film
  • Homecoming
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards

People's Choice awards

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Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.[2]

People's Choice for Best Picture People's Choice for Best Actor
People's Choice for Best Actress

Multiple awards

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Awards Film
5 Crying Ladies
Filipinas
Mano Po II: My Home
4 Malikmata
2 Homecoming

Box Office gross

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Only final rankings as of January 8, 2004 were released.[3][4]

Entry Gross Ticket Sales
Captain Barbell ₱ 62,064,626[5]
Fantastic Man ₱ 55,000,000
Crying Ladies ₱ 49,000,000
Mano Po II: My Home ₱ 47,000,000
Malikmata ₱ 39,000,000
Filipinas ₱ 36,000,000
Bridal Shower ₱ 18,000,000
Gagamboy ₱ 15,000,000
Homecoming ₱ 8,000,000
TOTAL
₱ 328,812,507.77

References

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  1. ^ Santos, Simon (5 November 2010). "THE 2003 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: "CRYING LADIES" BEST PICTURE; MARCEL SORIANO AND ERIC QUIZON TOP AWARDEES". Video 48. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Metro Manila Film Festival: Awards for 2003". Internet Movie Database.
  3. ^ Aster Amoyo (January 19, 2004). "RATED A". Pilipino Star Ngayon & PinoyExchange. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  4. ^ "MMFF 2003 Box Office". Inquirer Libre & PinoyExchange. January 12, 2004. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  5. ^ Velasco, Johven (2009). Huwaran/hulmahan Atbp: The Film Writings of Johven Velasco. University of the Philippines Press. p. 161. ISBN 978-971-542-609-1. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
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